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skinheadMember of an international youth subculture characterized by hair and dress styles evoking aggression and physical toughness. Typical skinhead style includes shaved heads, combat boots, tattoos, and prominent body piercings. Skinheads first appeared in working-class areas of London in the 1960s; during the 1970s and '80s the skinhead phenomenon spread to Australia, North America, and western Europe. In many countries, skinheads are regarded as extreme right-wing nationalists who espouse anti-Semitic and other racist views and engage in violent attacks on immigrants and racial minorities. This characterization, however, does not apply to all members of the subculture. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Austin: We were going to shows in Denver 'cause my brother's band was playing and there were a bunch of skinheads at the show. More than 150 Russian nationalists and skinheads joined Orthodox Christians in Moscow on April 30 to stop a group of gay partygoers from "damaging" their nation. SIMI VALLEY - Police were searching Sunday for four alleged skinheads who assaulted a Latino teen, authorities said. |
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